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Post by commandax on May 25, 2008 19:45:15 GMT -8
I'm sure some of you folks have gone to great lengths to obtain a dream piece you discovered after it was already in someone else's possession. Sometimes you've just got to go that extra mile when you're in love.
Any good stories? Advice on the best way to enter negotiations? Galleries who are cool about approaching their collectors on your behalf? Galleries that just ignore you?
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Post by sleepboy on May 26, 2008 7:10:18 GMT -8
I'm sure some of you folks have gone to great lengths to obtain a dream piece you discovered after it was already in someone else's possession. Sometimes you've just got to go that extra mile when you're in love. Any good stories? Advice on the best way to enter negotiations? Galleries who are cool about approaching their collectors on your behalf? Galleries that just ignore you? Funny you should post now because tomorrow I am picking up a Luke Chueh piece that I have been lusting after for a while (this has been in the works before I decided to pause in buying expensive paintings so it doesn't count  ). What happened was the DJ at the show beat me to buying this piece because the owner gave him first dibs. At another show several months later, I had a friend approach same DJ and ask him if he was interested in selling. After several emails, we decided on a price... Needless to say, I had to pay alot more than retail as his prices have increased, in fact I paid more than what a painting of the same size costs in the current show. So I'd say, try and figure out who has the piece and approach them... You probably end up having to pay above market because usually they are hesitant to sell and also weren't really looking to sell in the first place. But, if you love the piece, you need to do what you need to do. Sometimes, galleries will help you approach the owner as a courtesy...I doubt they will give you the contact info yourself. Also I have known of many cases where someone has posted their collection on the web and were approached that way (some successful transactions have taken place). Now if only I can save enough up to make an offer the owners of "the alchemist" or "octogirls" cant' refuse. |
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Post by comiconart on May 26, 2008 8:45:50 GMT -8
Money is the biggest motivator. I firmly believe that everything is for sale (unless the piece in question is in the hands of someone to whom money is no object). It's just a question of whether or not you are willing to pay the right price.
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Post by commandax on May 26, 2008 13:30:00 GMT -8
You probably have more stories than anybody, with all those Audreys!
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Post by comiconart on May 26, 2008 15:39:09 GMT -8
Here's one example. I bought one of my Audreys at more than a 50% markup...less than 24 hours after the preview went out, and before the gallery opening.
Overpriced? Perhaps. Would I have ever gotten it otherwise? Probably not. Do I regret it? Not for a second.
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Post by ruud035nl on May 26, 2008 22:32:28 GMT -8
Funny you should post now because tomorrow I am picking up a Luke Chueh piece that I have been lusting after for a while (this has been in the works before I decided to pause in buying expensive paintings so it doesn't count ). What happened was the DJ at the show beat me to buying this piece because the owner gave him first dibs. At another show several months later, I had a friend approach same DJ and ask him if he was interested in selling. After several emails, we decided on a price... Needless to say, I had to pay alot more than retail as his prices have increased, in fact I paid more than what a painting of the same size costs in the current show. So I'd say, try and figure out who has the piece and approach them... You probably end up having to pay above market because usually they are hesitant to sell and also weren't really looking to sell in the first place. But, if you love the piece, you need to do what you need to do. Sometimes, galleries will help you approach the owner as a courtesy...I doubt they will give you the contact info yourself. Also I have known of many cases where someone has posted their collection on the web and were approached that way (some successful transactions have taken place). Now if only I can save enough up to make an offer the owners of "the alchemist" or "octogirls" cant' refuse. Dare I ask, what Luke piece you are buying? OT: I have never done anything extreme to get a piece (monetary wise), but when you fall in love with a piece (almost) no price is too high. Same for selling, some of the pieces i own would never be sold (I'm a terrible seller, cause i can't part wiith anything, perhaps a common print or something). |
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Post by sybilm on May 27, 2008 13:13:48 GMT -8
congrats sleep...thats awesome!
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Post by sleepboy on May 27, 2008 13:58:15 GMT -8
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Post by fuzen on May 27, 2008 17:30:30 GMT -8
This one. Congratulations sleeboy! That was such a wonderful piece.  I remember during the show, a lot of people were very interested in that particular painting and I recall the disappointment they had when they realized the DJ had gotten to it first. I wish M Modern made a print out of it as well. But alas that never happened. =( |
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Post by commandax on May 28, 2008 23:21:10 GMT -8
I wish I could figure out who owns Sarah Joncas' "Butterflies."  |
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